Fresno Area Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Jonathan Rooker

FRESNO CRIMINAL DEFENSE & DUI ATTORNEY JONATHAN ROOKER

Fresno Criminal Defense Attorney Jonathan Rooker takes pride in his criminal defense work, helping good people through tough times.  Practicing Criminal Defense Law in the Central Valley is a unique experience.  Criminal Defense Attorney Jonathan Rooker understands the issues involved in defendant difference types of cases, and how the law applies.  There are different types of crimes involved, some being prescription drugs, methamphetamine being very common, the manufacture of methamphetamine also being very common.  Other prescription and street drugs such as vicodin, oxycodon, marijuana, heroin, and cocaine, crack, ecstasy, Quaaludes, codeine, cough syrup, among many others can be a problems. See:, Drug Related Crime Information

Sex Crimes are also common and range from rape, sexual assault, unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, to crimes against children.  These crimes present with a different factual scenario than many other crimes. The also include a harsh public perception, when many times the truth is something very different.  Sometimes it is as simple as high school sweethearts that have the unfortunate circumstance of being a year or two apart in chronological age.  For more information see Unlawful Sexual Intercourse Information

Fresno has a high rate of DUI's arrests along with Driving on suspended license citations,  are also very common in this areas of the state.  Checkpoints, saturation patrols, and the widespread rural layout of the central valley all play a part in the high rate of DUI arrests, accidents, and fatalities in the Fresno area.  For more information see Fresno DUI Attorney

However, there are many other types of crimes from violence, sex, crimes against children, moral crimes like bribery or threats against a witness that can occur as well.  The following sections are based upon the different sections of the penal code that can lead to criminal accusations.

Domestic Violence is a crime that occurs across the bounds of society.  Good people, good families, in long term relationships can have a period of time due to illness, accident, or any of life's many challenges that can lead to a simple argument crossing a threshold to accusations of domestic violence.  Many times, the allegations are untrue, and the accusing spouse recants, however, this does not necessarily curtail a prosecutor who has seen too many abused spouses recant out of fear.  However, an aggressive domestic violence defense attorney can help you put your life and family back together. For more information, see Domestic Violence Defense Attorney

Theft Crimes can be a serious accusations.  While Proposition 47 has changed the law in favor of lighter punishment on several theft crimes, however, many still remain a serious offenses.  Possession of stolen property is also a commonly prosecuted offense, however many good people purchase items on ebay, craigslist, various other websites that advertise for private party sales, only to later be charged with possession of stolen property and face an uphill battle to prove they acquired the merchandise in a legitimate manner, paying fair value for it.  For more information see Burglary, Stolen Property, and Theft Crimes

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